The ratio of outlet whirl velocity to blade velocity in case of centrifugal compressor is called Slip factor Velocity factor Velocity coefficient None of these TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
The closed cycle in gas turbines Provides greater flexibility In never used Is used when gas is to be burnt Provides lesser flexibility TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
The air entry velocity m a rocket as compared to aircraft is Zero More Less Same TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
There is a certain pressure ratio (optimum) for a gas turbine at which its thermal efficiency is maximum. With increase in turbine temperature, the value of pressure ratio for the peak efficiency would Decrease Remain same None of these Increase TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
The ratio of the indicated power to the shaft power or brake power of the motor or engine required to drive the compressor, is called Mechanical efficiency Isothermal efficiency Compressor efficiency Volumetric efficiency TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Reciprocating air compressor is best suited for Small quantity of air at low pressure Large quantity of air at low pressure Large quantity of air at high pressure Small quantity of air at high pressure TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
It is not possible to use closed gas turbine cycle in aeronautical engines because It is bulky It is inefficient None of these It requires cooling water for its operation TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
In gas turbines, high thermal efficiency is obtained in Open cycle Closed/open depending on other considerations Closed cycle Closed cycle & Open cycle TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
The thrust of a jet propulsion power unit can be increased by Burning fuel after gas turbine Injecting water into the compressor Injecting ammonia into the combustion chamber All of these TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
If p₁, is the pressure of air entering the L.P. cylinder and p₂ is the pressure of air leaving the L.P. cylinder (or inter-cooler pressure), then the ratio of cylinder diameters for a single acting, two stage reciprocating air compressor with complete intercooling is given by (where D₁ = Dia. of L.P. cylinder, and D₂ = Dia. of H.P. cylinder) D₁/D₂ = p₁/p₂ None of these D₁/D₂ = p₁ p₂ D₁/D₂ = p₂/p₁ TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?